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time-honored methods

[/taɪm ˈɒnərd ˈmeθədz/]
noun phrase
métodos consagrados pelo tempo
1. Traditional or long-established practices that have been proven effective and are deeply respected because of their age and reliability
The bakery still uses time-honored methods to prepare their bread, following recipes passed down through generations.
A padaria ainda usa métodos consagrados pelo tempo para preparar seu pão, seguindo receitas transmitidas ao longo de gerações.
Synonyms
traditional methodstime-tested methodsestablished practicesconventional approachesancestral techniques
Antonyms
modern methodsinnovative approachescontemporary techniquescutting-edge methodsnew practices

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos consagrados pelo tempo
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
métodos tradicionais
Common alternative in casual contexts
Portugal
métodos consagrados
More concise version used in European Portuguese
Portugal
práticas ancestrais
Alternative emphasizing historical continuity

Related Idioms & Phrases

the old-fashioned way
tried and true methods
the traditional route
methods passed down through time
time-tested practices
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